DENVER — A Denver Police Department motorcycle officer who was working traffic control for a protest at the Colorado Capitol was seriously injured after they were struck by a vehicle Wednesday evening.
Denver PD said the crash happened in the area of West 13th Avenue and North Elati Street in the city's Civic Center neighborhood.
The officer was taken to the hospital with serious injuries. Denver PD said the driver remained at the scene.
Denver PD confirmed that the officer was there for "traffic support" amid a protest at the Colorado Capitol nearby. In a response on social media, the department said the crash does not appear to be intentional.
West 13th Avenue was closed for an investigation but has since reopened.
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